IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates subject to change based on the University of Galway's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government.
Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 31, 2025 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
September 2-5* |
| Semester One Start |
September 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 17-19 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
December 1-5 |
| Semester One End |
December 19 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 12, 2026 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
April 3-10 |
| Semester Two End |
May 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 9 |
Spring 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 4, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 5 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 5-7 |
| University Orientation |
January 8-9 |
| Semester Start |
January 12 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 6-8 |
| Study Week |
April 13-17 |
| Semester End |
May 8 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 9 |
Fall 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 25, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 26-29 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-2 |
| Semester Start |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Reading Week |
November 30-December 4 |
| Semester End |
December 18 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 19 |
Academic Year 2026-2027*
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 25, 2026 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
August 26 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
August 26-29 |
| University Orientation |
September 1-2 |
| Semester One Start |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 16-18 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
November 30-December 4 |
| Semester One End |
December 18 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 11, 2027 |
| Semester Two Reading Week* |
TBC |
| Semester Two End* |
May 6 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
May 7 |
*Please note that THESE dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change